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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,638.42, 33,912.27 and 17,966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,638.42, 33,912.27 and 17,966.34 is: 26,913.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,638.42 : 33,912.27 = 17,966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,638.42/33,912.27 = 17,966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,638.42x = 33,912.27 × 17,966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,638.42x = 609,279,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,279,372.99/22,638.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,913.51

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